cars

Monday, July 11th, 2011

5:00 pm

1939 Pontiac Ghost Car

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Can this writer admit that he’s just not that into cars? But even he has to admit that this is a pretty amazing vehicle. Made in 1939, the plexiglass outer was a collaboration between General Motors and Rohm & Haas.…

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Monday, May 9th, 2011

Tuesday, April 19th, 2011

5:00 pm

Volvo Concept Universe

Volvo Concept Universe

Volvo’s newest luxury car has been revealed in Shanghai. The Volvo Concept Universe is for the business man who appreciates understated luxury and Scandinavian craftsmanship. Designed by Jonathan Disley, the car is also the first  new Volvo since Chinese firm…

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Monday, March 21st, 2011

3:00 pm

Giant Shoe Car

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Yes, you read that headline correctly. It’s car, made like a shoe, that you can drive around town. Our heads are exploding at the thought of this. Made by the Kang shoe company, it took six months to make and…

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Friday, February 25th, 2011

5:45 pm

Ralph Lauren to exhibit Car Collection

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After showing us his garage, Ralph Lauren will be taking his car collection on the road – to France to be specific. Luxist reports that he’ll be taking 60 cars from his collection to show them off in Paris this…

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Tuesday, November 30th, 2010

Wednesday, October 6th, 2010

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10:00 pm

Lamborghini LP570-4 Blancpain Edition

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OPENERS Japan always brings the ultra-luxe to the forefront. Check this Lambo work done in conjunction with Blacnspain.  While not the first time we’ve seen helping hands work over interiors in high end luxury cars, this may well be my…

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Saturday, May 8th, 2010

1:39 am

Starck + Intersection Magazine Soapbox Car

Starck + Intersection Magazine Soapbox Car

In an interesting project French designer Philippe Starck got together with Intersection Magazine to build a soapbox car. The car comes without engine, without steering and without brakes and as you can imagine, looks beautiful. Thankfully they provide a video…

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Thursday, April 29th, 2010

11:30 pm

Cars, Culture, and the City

Cars, Culture, and the City

While Manhattan is decidedly unfriendly when it comes to cars, the City of New York has an undeniable history with the automobile. Recognizing this fact, the Museum of the City of New York explores the relationship between the automobile and…

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Tuesday, April 20th, 2010

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